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R600m milestone logistics park opens

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:00 +0200

A R600-million multiple milestone in the joint development of Eastern Cape industry was marked on Thursday, 19 November 2009, with the opening of a logistics and industrial park in Uitenhage.
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Analysts bullish about transport shares

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:20:00 +0200

Despite a remarkable run so far this year, analysts remain bullish on shares in transport groups such as Imperial Holdings and Grindrod. But one analyst warns of volatility.
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Imperial Logistics wins ‘Best Transport Operator' award

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:39:00 +0200

Imperial Logistics has announced that it has won the ‘Best Transport Operator' award at the 2009 FOCUS on Excellence Awards on 3 November 2009. The FOCUS on Excellence Awards, sponsored by WesBank, applaud transport operators, vehicle and trailor suppliers and the country's leading providers of tyres, fuels and lubricants. The array of Excellence Award finalists is nominated and winners chosen by customers through surveys focused on finding key players in the transport industry that are true leaders in their respective sectors, delivering outstanding performance that is characterised by exceptional service delivery and product quality.
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Morwe to act as Transnet Freight chief

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:27:00 +0200

Transport business Transnet on Tuesday, 18 November 2009, announced that Tau Morwe, the Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), had agreed to act as CE of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) pending the finalisation of the current disciplinary process in relation to the suspended CE of TFR, Siyabonga Gama.
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Railways to solve high-carbon issues

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:05:00 +0200

The transportation sector, contributing as much as 60% to the domestic carbon emissions, will have a big part to play in sustainable development trends around the world and as one of the world's top 20 carbon emitters, South Africa is no exception.
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HighJump Software expands in South Africa with new associate iWMS

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:27:00 +0200

HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with South African-based iWMS, to serve as HighJump's associate for the South Africa region. Under the agreement, HighJump Software and iWMS will jointly market, sell, implement and support the HighJump Software Supply Chain Advantage product suite.
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Imperial Logistics extends services with acquisition

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:35:00 +0200

Imperial Logistics announced on Tuesday 10 November 2009 that it has acquired a 36% stake in Pragma Holdings, with various professionals who are members of Pragma's management owning the balance.
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Imperial Logistics increases strategic footprint in construction industry

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:57:00 +0200

Imperial Logistics recently announced the acquisition of a 55% interest in Rustgold Transport (Pty) Ltd, further enhancing its strategic position as a market leader in the southern African construction industry.
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Logistics Achiever first enviro award winner

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:55:00 +0200

Logistics News hosted the 21st Annual Logistics Achiever Awards on 15 October 2009 to recognise outstanding performers for professionalism and excellence in the effective application of strategic, tactical and operational logistics and supply chain management principles, concepts and practices in Southern Africa. This year saw the introduction of the Enviro Awards, highlighting successful green initiatives and developments that have a significant environmental impact.
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Imperial Logistics wins Logistics Achiever Enviro Award

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:37:00 +0200

Imperial Logistics today announced that it has won a Logistics Achiever Enviro Award for its "contribution to environmental initiatives for the research and analysis of transport environmental issues" at the Logistics Achiever Awards.
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